Adult Golf Lessons News For November 21th, 2008
Golf News November 21st, 2008
Armour, Oberholser Lead at Pebble Beach
Defending champion Tommy Armour III eagled the 18th hole Friday at Spyglass Hill en route to a 1-under 71, joining Arron Oberholser in a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational.
Oberholser shot a 6-under 66 with seven birdies and one bogey — the day’s low round — at Spyglass Hill. He and Armour were at 7-under 137.
John Cook, who also played at Spyglass Hill and held a three-stroke lead after an opening-round 62 at Del Monte, had a 76 and was among five players at 138.
Brock MacKenzie (68, Pebble Beach) of the Nationwide Tour, Tom Purtzer (70, Spyglass Hill) of the Champions Tour, Nicholas Thompson (69, Spyglass Hill) of the PGA Tour and mini-tour player Andrew Hoffer (69, Del Monte) joined Cook at 6 under.
Former PGA Championship titlist Rich Beem (69, Spyglass), Bryce Molder (68, Del Monte) and former club pro Brad Martin (74, Spyglass) were tied at 139.
The 37th annual tournament featured players from the four major tours as well as mini-tour players, club pros and amateurs. Amateurs were competing on teams. Champions Tour and LPGA entrants received distance advantages on tee shots.
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Dubai turns sand into fantasyland
Curtis Hegge doesn’t usually speak strictly in superlatives. But that was before the 30-year-old moved to Dubai seven months ago.
Now the Calgarian, who is living and working in Dubai, claims this degree of grammatical comparison is the only way to describe the mojo of Dubai’s ruler, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, and his grand architectural scheme: to turn this tiny patch of parched land in the Middle East into the world’s biggest and boldest tourist fantasyland, luring 15 million visitors a year by 2010.
Perhaps not coincidentally, Dubai’s known oil reserves will most likely be tapped out by that year.
Hegge isn’t fussed about the timing.
“It’s a virtual Mecca. The scale and volume of options for tourists are mind-blowing, and the service you get, no matter where you go, makes you believe you’re an Arab prince,” he enthuses.
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Hak, 14, youngest to make Euro cut
Hong Kong teenager Jason Hak, 14, produced a birdie-birdie finish to become the youngest player to make a European tour cut yesterday, smashing Sergio Garcia’s record set in 1995.
Hak drilled a 150-yard approach on to the 18th green and holed a 10-foot putt, shaking his fist in celebration as he reached the UBS Hong Kong Open’s weekend rounds with two scores of 70 for level-par 140.
Hak, who is aged 14 years and 304 days, beats Garcia’s record of 15 years and 46 days set at the Turespana Open Mediterrania in Valencia.
“I feel pretty happy. I played pretty well and tried my best. I think that’s important,” he said.
Hak, who was born in Hong Kong but lives near Orlando, Florida, said Garcia was one of his favorite players although his idol was Tiger Woods.
But the slight six-footer (1.8m) said he had not considered his chances of becoming Asia’s version of the world number one.
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Golf Club Components – Great Fact You Require to Know
Basically, a golf club is compiled of three basic golf club components. Each golf club component is constantly advanced as time goes by through modern science and has produced a range of variety to choose from. That’s why the game of golf currently is rather different than it was last ten years.
The Head
The part of the golf club components that have contact with the ball is the head. This golf club component has two basic types. The first is wood head that comes in a big piece with an angled front and a part of mass behind that surface. It can create energy to let the ball to travel far. The other is iron head and this also has an angled surface with notably fewer mass behind it.
The surface that makes contact with with the ball is named the striking area and in the middle of that is typically named the “sweet spot.” The more angles that the striking area has the higher the ball will go. Commonly, woods are designed for low route distance and the irons are aimed for for high route shots that let for control and accurateness.
The Shaft
There are two sorts of the golf club component identified as the shaft. The metallic looking shaft is referred to as a metal shaft while the black looking one is a graphite shaft. Generally the metal shaft is very stiff and some players assume this allows them more control over their swing.
The graphite shaft moves more through the swing and this can give some golfers more distance on their shots and some also believe it gives more accuracy. There are customarily more metal shafts than graphite shafts out there but as the technology of the graphite shaft continues to improve it threatens to be the golf club component that substitutes the metal shaft for good.
The Grip
The grip is located at the top of the shaft on which the golfers grasp to do the swing. Generally, this golf club component is made of a tacky material like rubber. Grip is the only one of golf club components that had not changed for years. Nevertheless, there have been new kinds that are released lately.
Thicker grip is one that is very admired among golfers. This is because they tend to be softer feeling as well as easier for the golfer to hold on though they are made of rubber. Meanwhile, using old grip is not suggested as they can be slick and make the club to escape from your hand while swing it. Nevertheless, the new sort of this golf club component can lessen that problem.
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Lessons In Golf | For The Holidays
Golf News November 16th, 2008
Daly show to make it a memorable Masters
FORMER US PGA and British Open champion John Daly has been given a late invite to next week’s 30th anniversary Australian Masters – but will he remember his one previous visit to Melbourne’s Huntingdale layout?
Daly, who is playing this week’s Hong Kong Open, which is co-sanctioned by the Asian and European tours, contacted Masters organisers at the weekend seeking a start at the tournament.
IMG Australasian vice-president David Rollo said yesterday: “I had no hesitation in giving John a sponsor invite. He is a major winner and will add to our field.”
Daly has expressed an interest in joining the European Tour, which started its 2009 schedule with last week’s Singapore Open, and is looking for a swift start in the Race to Dubai, the Tour’s season-long, $US10 million ($15.5m) competition which concludes with the Dubai World Championship next November.
“I’ve enjoyed all my previous trips to Australia,” Daly said in a statement.
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Jeev breaks into top 50
Jeev Milkha Singh is back among the elites again with the latest world golf rankings putting the Indian pro on the 46th place after his sensational triumph at the Singapore Open.
Jeev claimed a thrilling one-stroke victory over multiple Major winners Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els at the Singapore Open on the Asian Tour at Sentosa Golf Club’s Serapong course on Sunday.
The Chandigarh-pro went to the last hole with a one stroke lead and his par was enough for the win as Harrington and Els missed good birdie chances on the 18th.
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Woods-Obama parallel includes some pitfalls
Racial breakthroughs don’t always bring progress.
Orin Starn
is a cultural anthropology professor at Duke University
It’s not that far-fetched to argue that Tiger Woods’ popularity helped pave the way for Barack Obama’s smashing victory. That legions of golfing white businessmen already idolized Woods may well have made it less of a stretch for them and others to imagine a black man as the country’s president.
For that matter, Woods, much like Obama, presents himself as something of a “post-racial” figure, crossing old color lines by virtue of his mixed ancestry.
But whether or not Woods helped some vote for Obama, the superstar golfer’s effect on his sport offers a cautionary lesson about the effect of an Obama presidency: There’s no necessary correlation between the feel-good symbolism of a racial breakthrough and actual, on-the-ground progress toward a race-blind America.
Many observers predicted that Woods’ example would revolutionize the sociology of golf. They thought many more minority kids would be encouraged to take up the old Scottish pastime, and that the sport would shed its ugly racial past once and for all. (The Professional Golfers’ Association Tour had a Caucasians-only clause until 1961.)
The golf establishment promotes its youth-golf programs with “Kumbaya”-style TV ads showing smiling inner-city kids, as if the game had indeed put the messy matters of race and money in the rearview mirror.
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Golf Lesson | News For November 15th, 2008
Golf News November 15th, 2008
Stanford Leads Lorena Ochoa Invitational
Angela Stanford shot a 6-under 66 on Friday in the second round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational to take a two-stroke lead over LPGA Championship winner Yani Tseng.
Stanford had a 10-under 134 total on the Guadalajara Country Club course. Tseng, No. 2 in the world behind Ochoa, shot her second straight 68. Ochoa followed her opening 73 with a 71 on her home course, leaving her 10 strokes back.
Meena Lee (69) was 6 under, and Karen Stupples (71) was 5 under. Annika Sorenstam (72), leaving the tour at the end of the season, was 4 under in group that included Juli Inkster (69) and Seon Hwa Lee (72).
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ELS EASES INTO LEAD
Ernie Els took over at the top of the leaderboard after finishing his first round at the Barclays Singapore Open this morning with two birdies in his final three holes.
The South African trailed clubhouse leader Lam Chih Bing of Singapore by one stroke with four holes to play when darkness ended play at Sentosa Golf Club yesterday evening with half of the field yet to complete their opening rounds.
The ‘Big Easy’ spurned an opportunity to draw level with Lam on four under when he missed a birdie putt on the 15th with his first stroke of the day.
But birdies at the 16th and 18th saw Els card a five-under-par 66 as he moved into first place in the US dollars 5million Asian Tour event.
“I’m pleased with that,” said Els. “I putted nicely and hit the ball okay.
“It’s not an easy course. If you miss shots, you’ll pay the price. I felt comfortable with the swing and I’m pretty pleased with the start.
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Golf pushes today for spot in 2016 Olympics
GENEVA | Leaders of several sports, including golf, will present their cases today to the International Olympic Committee, hoping for inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games.
Besides golf, officials from baseball, softball, karate, roller sports, rugby and squash also will meet the 16-member program commission, which will deliver an influential report to the IOC’s top decision- making body before the vote by IOC members in October.
The IOC will field 28 sports at the 2016 Olympics, allowing two sports to be added.
Each sport has a one-hour slot, with baseball making the first pitch in the closed-door presentations in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The case for golf, last played at the Olympics in 1904, will be presented by the International Golf Federation. It’s led by PGA executive Ty Votaw and Peter Dawson of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland.
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Golf Lessons News For November 10th, 2008
Golf News November 10th, 2008
Garcia targets majors after Sheshan triumph
SPAIN’S Sergio Garcia won the US$5 million HSBC Champions in Shanghai yesterday to become world No. 2 and immediately targeted a victory at one of golf’s major tournaments next year.
Garcia beat Oliver Wilson with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff. The Spanish star made a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th ?? the only hole used for the playoff at Sheshan Golf Club ?? after the Englishman missed a 10-footer.
The 28-year-old Spaniard overhauled American Phil Mickelson to claim the title of the best active player in the world.
“It’s awesome, it’s great, it’s something extra for the year,” he said of claiming the second ranking behind the injured world No. 1 Tiger Woods.
“I think next goal is trying to win a major,” he added. “Well, been trying for quite a while, but winning a major would be the next goal.
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Top 25 Nationwide Tour Players Earn PGA TOUR Cards for 2009 Season
Twenty-five Nationwide Tour
players were awarded 2009 PGA TOUR cards last night following the
Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch.
Transitions Optical, Inc., the PGA TOUR’s newest official marketing
partner, hosted a celebratory toast and post-card ceremony party to honor
the players for their achievement.
“This class adds to the Nationwide Tour’s strong tradition of
transitioning players to the PGA TOUR and having a significant impact once
they get there,” said Bill Calfee, Nationwide Tour President. “With
Nationwide Tour alumni amassing 237 wins on the PGA TOUR, we look forward
to seeing one in the winner’s circle at the Transitions Championship next
spring,” he added.
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Junior Golf Tour Attracting National and International Players to North Carolina Junior Golf Tournaments. Tarheel Jr. Golf Tour Looks Like a National Junior Golf Tour.
The Tarheel Golf Foundation’s new Tarheel Junior Tour promises to be one of the most competitive in the country. With a membership list that includes multiple winners of American Junior Golf Association, AJGA, Allstars Junior Tour, Future Collegian World Tour, FCWT, National Junior Golf Club, NJGC, TGTJT, Future Masters, Callaway Junior World Championship and US Kids Golf tournaments. The tour has recieved membership requests from junior golfers from multiple states and inquiries from other countries. “We have a very stong list of members and exceptional golf courses convenently located to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Events scheduled for golf courses in Pinehurst and at several leading unversity golf courses have been drawing inquiries from international players,” stated TGF Tournament Operations Director. “Our intent and focus is to create a high value junior tour for North Carolina’s junior golfers. The fact that the tour may at times look like a national junior golf tour, or even an international junior golf tour, verifies our belief that some of the best junior golfers in the world are North Carolina boys and girls. The potential for global fields at some events enriches the experience for our local players.”
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Secrets From Teaching Pros To Knock Strokes Off Your Score
All golfers no matter their abilities, from novice to pro, continuously seek to drop golf scores by one or two strokes. For most, it is a never ending commitment to practice, driving on the range, and practice sessions spent with a golf professional. For golf enthusiasts looking for help, there are several easy insider’s secrets you can implement that can truly improve your golf score.
The first place to start is with your swing. A a great insider’s secret is to try to develop a good sense of rhythm in accordance to your swing and golf game. There are plenty of golfers who get themselves into a poor rhythm simply because they rush themselves through their swing. Slow it down and you gain more control over the ball’s flight|club and therefore where the clubs goes[/spin]. The truth is by taking your time and developing a steady swing it can save you on those poorly hit shots, thus saving you a stroke or two.
Many golf rounds are ruined by a poor short game. The second piece of advice to shave some strokes off your golf game is to change your putter to one that is more suitable to your tempo and swing. Many times golfers tend to use a putter that is either too light or too heavy for them. This can lead to either over hitting or under hitting the golf clubs on the putting green, not to mention what it does to your line of the put. That is why the putter of choice for many golfers is a belly putter, it’s a putter with an extended shaft that pokes the golfer’s belly, they’re able to regulate their putting stroke better since the weight has become more balanced.
When playing golf, you should also use the right tees to enhance your performance. A lot of beginners achieve better results when they use a tee that positions the golf clubs higher from the ground. This can help the golf player who needs that extra height to practice hitting the golf clubs cleanly without the risk of grounding the golf club into the turf.
Prior to beginning a round of golf, make sure you are really ready for the game. Start with a good pair of golf shoes so your feet not only feel good but keep your feed dry from the early morning dew. After that, there are many little things that make the game experience better. When looking at golf accessory you have a long laundry list of golf aids. cotton golf towels are best made of absorbent cotton so it can absorb any sweat on your hands and clean your clubs. Other golf items include:
- statistics tracker
- score card holders
- golf balls
A final insider’s secret to consider in reducing your score on the course is to lighten up your approach to the game and enjoy the course and the playing experience. Many golfers are too deep in the mindset of competition and can play particularly poorly as a result of this hyper-competitive though process. Many golfers will tell you that positive thinking does more to help a golf game than many of the other insider’s secrets one can take into account.
Also, don’t forget that the golf products you wish for also make presents for golfers for your friends. With the holiday season coming up, these gifts and accessories are something your golf buddies would really appreciate.
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Golfer | News For November 8th, 2008
Golf News November 8th, 2008
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Stenson Takes 1-Stroke Lead At HSBC Champions
Henrik Stenson shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the HSBC Champions.
The Swede dropped a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th, putting him a shot ahead of four of the game’s top players: Sergio Garcia, Anthony Kim, defending champion Phil Mickelson and Australia’s Adam Scott.
Garcia nearly tied for the lead, but the Spaniard missed a four-foot eagle putt on the 18th. “Unfortunately, my putting stroke didn’t feel as good as it’s been feeling lately,” Garcia said. “Maybe it’s the jet-lag or something.”
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Golfer John Daly Drunk, Detained in N.C.
Professional golfer John Daly was placed into police custody early Sunday morning after passing out at a Hooters restaurant and refusing to be taken to the hospital, police said.
When police arrived at the restaurant, emergency medical personnel were treating Daly, who had apparently lost consciousness earlier. According to EMS, Daly refused to go to the hospital.
Police said Daly appeared extremely intoxicated and was uncooperative, repeatedly refusing to be escorted to the hospital. Hooters personnel eventual asked Daly to leave the restaurant.
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Marino joins Verplank in Disney lead
Steve Marino posted a six-under 66 on Saturday to join overnight leader Scott Verplank atop the leaderboard after the third round of the Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
Verplank, who bogeyed the 18th hole for the second consecutive day, shot a three-under 69 to match Marino at 19-under 197. The pair is two shots ahead of Davis Love III (64) and Scott Sterling (66).
The Magnolia Course hosts the final two rounds after players competed with amateurs the first two days. Action was split between the Palm Course and the Magnolia Course.
This is the final PGA Tour event of the season, and players are fighting to get into the top 125 on the money list to keep their PGA Tour cards for next season.
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